State Government

Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, has said the bill is about increasing accountability for governors facing reelection. 

The so-called Safer Kentucky Act touches on nearly every corner of the criminal justice system.

The bill would allow the attorney general to bring a civil action against a university or college that penalized a student or employee for rejecting any of 16 “discriminatory” concepts enumerated in the bill.

A transparency advocate says he's watching warily for House Bill 509’s final version.

The polling comes as the Republican-controlled General Assembly considers some legislation that would curb DEI in public education.

Removal of the Jefferson Davis statue from the Capitol Rotunda has nothing to do with it, the sponsor insisted.

The bill's sponsor says its intent is to ensure access to public information while protecting individuals’ privacy.

From an educational standpoint, it's a bit of an embarrassment, a state representative said.

Sen. Danny Carroll’s plan would pump $150 million a year into bolstering child care.

Experts say while this could be a time for increased interest in a third party or independent candidate, being successful on Election Day is another thing.

Kentucky’s horse race tracks gave big to the Democratic Governors Association in 2023.